By Staff
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:24 AM
ST. LOUIS—
EyeCare Partners LLC, a leading provider of clinically integrated eyecare, announced that Brian Sawyer has been appointed as interim chief information officer (CIO), effective Sept. 9, 2024, taking the spot held by former CIO Jason Chaffin. Sawyer joined EyeCare Partners in December 2020 as vice president, digital experience and omnichannel product management, where he worked on the company’s proprietary E360+ PM/EMR strategy and development, as well as the digital transformation strategy for ECP’s digital platforms, the company advised.
By Staff
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:21 AM
OAKLAND, N.J.—
Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a provider of robotic medical devices and digital health care solutions, has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for OCTA on the robotic Maestro2, making it what the company claims is the first and only robotic OCT color fundus camera system with OCTA available in the U.S. The Maestro2 offers 3×3mm, 4.5×4.5mm and 6x6mm OCTA scans, according to the company, which provide the flexibility to leverage high-resolution images in the macula when assessing AMD, as well as examination of wider areas needed for diabetic retinopathy and vein/artery occlusions.
By Staff
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has announced the release of a new research report featuring a comprehensive analysis of consumer perception and sentiment regarding “Made in the USA” labeling of general-purpose products, as well as eyeglasses and sunglasses frames. Findings from the report, titled “Focused inSights 2024: Consumer Perception and Sentiments on Made in the USA Products,” indicate that more than half of American consumers consider a Made in the USA designation to be an important factor in their purchasing decision, with many willing to pay more for products labeled as American made.
By Staff
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
SUNY College of Optometry recently welcomed the Class of 2028 along with five new faculty members. The new faculty were in place for the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, according to the announcement. The new additions to the faculty include four alumni and a newcomer to the SUNY Optometry community: Dr. Gulnoza Azieva, 2023, R 2024, clinical instructor; Dr. Beth Katz, clinical instructor; Dr. Travis Pfeifer, 2023, R 2024, clinical instructor; Dr. Emily Selenow, 2018, R 2019, assistant clinical professor; and Dr. Nazia Tahia, 2023, R 2024, clinical instructor.
By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:40 AM
After events in Rome and Bari, Vision Defense Commission ETS will participate in the Race for the Cure 2024 in Bologna, providing free vision checks in collaboration with AMOA ETS – Association of Ophthalmologists for Africa and Federottica Bologna.
By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:29 AM
AI ushers this movement forward by helping identify the right proposal to make based on the customer's personalized history and needs, while simultaneously enhancing the agent's capabilities by recommending the best moment and language to seamlessly integrate into the service experience.
By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:04 AM
BOSTON—The New England College of Optometry’s (NECO) fourth annual Industry Collaborative, “Health Equity in Eyecare,” shifted venues on Tuesday from the school’s Beacon Street campus to the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter. The second and final day of the event featured a spirited panel discussion on the current scope of practice in optometry as well as a fireside chat from John Katzman, founder and CEO of Noodle, on artificial intelligence (AI) and education, hosted by Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, current president of NECO.
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By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:52 AM
After spending hours upon hours browsing through the
20/20 print and digital archives, we discovered just how much has changed within the eyewear arena over the past five decades. But after flipping through hundreds of historical pages, there is one thing that has stayed consistent: Our trend setting take on eyewear. Eyewear has transformed into one of the most popular fashion accessories, and
20/20 has been along on this journey every step of the way. If you open any recent issue of our magazine, you will immediately notice dedicated fashion features and still life photo shoots created by our editorial and art teams. Here is where we zone in on current and timeless designs, while forecasting what is to come in the upcoming year in terms of optical and sunwear styles.
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By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:44 AM
Hurricane season can knock out your power. We're lucky enough to live in a time where generators and other forms of
at-home electricity generation are available, but it's vital to be mindful and ensure safety while using them. Head over to
The New York Times for a guide.
By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:23 AM
Convenience is driving purchase decisions at the grocery store these days. Consumers are seeking simplicity when it comes to food shopping, according to a new Deloitte survey titled
“A Fresh (Food) Take on Grocery Convenience.” Fifty-two percent of respondents said they value convenience now more than they did in the past. More than 8 in10 agree successfully competing on convenience is key to increasing unit sales volume.
Grocers who were surveyed said they are concerned about competition for convenience-seeking consumers, with 56 percent reporting they are worried about the influence of internet grocery stores and 53 percent are concerned about third-party shopping apps.
The survey found that grocers should be more worried about other traditional grocers, restaurants and dollar stores.
More than half of consumers reported that figuring out "what's for dinner" is one of their major pain points, and 44 percent would regularly buy from a grocery store that could help them with meal planning. Meanwhile, 80 percent of grocers surveyed said they are optimistic about generative AI's potential financial contribution.
The survey found that when it comes to deciding between either fresh or convenient food, ease often wins. More than 80 percent of shoppers said convenience drives their fresh food decisions. Nearly 70 percent of respondents said that on busy days, they buy more convenient food items, even if they are not healthy.
Despite the availability of online options, consumers will choose local if it means convenience. Nearly 50 percent of respondents said they are more likely to continue frequenting their local grocer, while 25 percent said they would turn to a restaurant to find convenient food options.
By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:09 AM
A cross-sectional study suggested that cancer cases in the U.S. continued to be underdiagnosed in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to
JAMA Network Open.
By Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:09 AM
People with acute COVID-19 who took the antiviral drug molnupiravir (Lagevrio) reported modest improvements in symptoms, less time off from work or study, and less healthcare utilization at 6 months post-infection, a follow-up analysis of the prospective, open-label PANORAMIC trial suggested.